Huebner RV6-A
Jerseyville, IL — July 8, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA184 |
| Event ID | 20080821X01276 |
| Location | Jerseyville, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.09417, -90.31333 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Huebner |
| Model | RV6-A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing.
Full Narrative
The airplane received substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The pilot reported that he performed a crosswind short field landing on the turf runway. He stated that while rolling out, the nose wheel sunk into mud and bent rearward and the airplane nosed over. Examination of the runway revealed a low spot where the accident occurred that had been softened by recent rain.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.